European Robin

[Steve Kaluski]

OK, so it's an image that's not going to set the world alit and the perch is crap, but I do like this wee fellow.

The cats and occasional fox seem to be the culprits in the local birdlife decline in our garden in London, the Sparrowhawk, as Jon A knows, is the assassin who has decimated the garden birds at our other house up north. However, I was pleased to see that the baby Robin was still around and was helping me, as I cleared in preparation for putting in a new fence later next month. He/she was grateful for all the bugs & beetles I was uncovering.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

Steve

Subject: Baby European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT HH
Exposure: 1/1000s at f/5.6 ISO1000
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop
Processed via: LRC 9.3 & PS2020

[David Roach]

Can't speak for the world, but this little beauty does it for me. The spotlight, the colors, the sharpness right where you need it, the HA and the dramatic BG all spot on IMHO. The perch is what it is... TFS

[Geoffrey Montagu]

What a beauty this Robin is, Steve. Beautiful soft light from what looks to be partially overcast sky reflected in the eye catchlight. Nice sharp detail, and the perch is the perch. Like the mottled shades of green in background.


Geoffrey




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[William Dickson]

Lovely look at this young Robin Steve...I really like the detail, pose and HA. Great BG colours.. Have you got a garden spade you can leave stuck into the ground....The classic Robin perch :S3:

Will

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks folks.


Have you got a garden spade you can leave stuck into the ground....The classic Robin perch

I do have Will, but it's 'man-made'!!!! :bg3: